Monday, March 19, 2012

Seed Bead Overload

Could that be true? It appears I have too many seed beads.....well in reality I have too many old tubes, bought at retail, may or may not be labeled with the color number, may or may not be repeatable. This all means that as long as I design for repeatability, they are hard for me to use. And they are taking up a lot of space, so, if you like seed beads

Leave me a comment on this post by midnight tonight. Tell me your favorite colors (no guarantees, but if you are a lime green girl let me know, or if you prefer matte metallics, or high contrast, or analogous color ways) and I'll try my best. I will randomly pick one winner and mail you off a small flat rate priority box of seed beads.

I have way more then one box, so expect to see this giveaway repeated often in the next few weeks. I'm motivated to open up some space!

Yesterday we moved all but the perimeter furniture and steam cleaned the carpet. Today a trip to the local fixture store for some more slat wall fixtures so I can file all the new seed beads that don't yet have room on the wall. I have begun a quest for the perfect seating arrangement, but against my usually impulsive nature I've decided to make do with the current table and chairs and take a slow search for what seems just right. I'd like to seat 12 comfortably and that might be a 6' square or a really long rectangle. I'm hoping a local consignment shop might have the perfect dining room table so I have plans to start scouting then out once a week.

Hi,Marcia:-)I like all metalic seed beads-the 'ground colors' from copper-brown throughout the rustling to lime green.I do not like black specially,but silver ,or grey might be:-)It's the real treasure, You keep in Your bag:-)Thak You for the opportunity to take part in this give away.Warm Greetings-Halinka-

I love everything blue & silver! I just gave away a great deal of glass & wood beads so I feel good (& not greedy) about tossing my name in the hat! Thanks for the opportunity & I hope you find the furniture your heart (& design eye) desires!

I'm game! Matte metallics are my new favorites. I've ordered loads of them in the past, but just recently started using them and I'm in love. I found some lovely new shades at Beyond Beadery in Tucson, and I just love the way they go with those sparkly crystals!

Shame you're not in Texas. An internet friend of mine has a gorgeous second hand shop in Livingston, and she posts photos of all her finds. I bet she'd have no trouble finding you that table!

As for your over abundance of seed beads, I've started using them in my pieces again, but since I don't use large amounts of the same shades and colors, restocking the exact same ones aren't a problem for me :) Odds and ends are fabulous :D

I've developed a love of matte, but can't resist sparkle or glitter, so everything is good :)I have tons of browns, whites and blues, so don't really need any more of those, but I'm sure I'd find a use for them just the same ;)Plus I host monthly giveaways on my own blog, so I have no doubt that if I win one of these batches you clear out,I'll end up passing some of them on to someone else :)

Hi,I would love some green, I don't have much. But to tell you the truth the colour doesn't matter, it would come from you, this would be the most important to me. :) I'm totally in love with your designs (I think not just me) and it would inspire me if I could use them.I live a bit far, I hope it's not a big a problem.Greetings from Hungary.

Marcia, this is so generous!I like lime greens in any finish, salmon pinks in any finish, and metallics - light blue / gold, bronze.your giveaway is a good idea - I have a lot of colors I'm no longer using, and I may do this too. thanks for the idea.Mary Alexander

Marcia, I love matte beads of all kinds. My 'go-to' bases tend to be bronze beads and I use them with all shades of purples, teals and sea greens. If I need a pop of colour I often use a chartreuse or aqua bead. Colour combinations are a challenge which is why it's so great seeing what other beaders put together.

Hi Marcia,I'm a new beader since june and at this time i think i like all colours, but of course there are some favorites like turquoise and all transparent seed beads. And i love Right Angle Weave! You are so fantastique with this technique, marvelous!

What a generous giveaway, Marcia. Reading the comments, it sounds like I am in good company loving the metallics and neutrals. I can't imagine having too many beads. Missed you and Bad Liz on the cruise. I would love to see your studio some day.Deb in warm Michigan

Blues and lime greens, even cranberry, any type in any color would suit me. I just love seed beads, all shapes, sizes and colors.Thanks for your generous offer Marcia. 'love your work and your blog!Chris

Oh Marcia...I about feel over when I saw that big basket of SEED BEADS. I'm sorry, but I'd just have to say that there is never enough! But I do understand as you've got to make your lovely kits up for folks like me that adore taking classes with you.

I need to add pops of red and cranberry to my stash. Perhaps some pink and yellow as well. I have way way to much blue atm. And I am always looking for antique copper seed beads. My supplier no longer carries them and it hurts my heart!

Wow...86 comments already....haven't posted in awhile...still reading everyday, love all the knitting you have been doing. I am still drawn to the duracoats , metallics and dorado 2x and anything opal ab2x!

How generous of you to share your stash with us! Believe it or not, I don't have a favorite color palate but try to use lots of different colors so should I be the lucky winner, I would love whatever colors you choose to share with me. Thanks Marcia!! Hope to see you soon!

How generous of you to share your stash with us! Believe it or not, I don't have a favorite color palate but try to use lots of different colors so should I be the lucky winner, I would love whatever colors you choose to share with me. Thanks Marcia!! Hope to see you soon!

How generous of you to share your stash with us! Believe it or not, I don't have a favorite color palate but try to use lots of different colors so should I be the lucky winner, I would love whatever colors you choose to share with me. Thanks Marcia!! Hope to see you soon!

How generous of you to share your stash with us! Believe it or not, I don't have a favorite color palate but try to use lots of different colors so should I be the lucky winner, I would love whatever colors you choose to share with me. Thanks Marcia!! Hope to see you soon!

I'm like so many of the others who have left a comment. Never met a seed bead I didn't love! I tend to buy lots of greens & pinks. I also use a ton of black and Red. I have recently gotten hooked on delicas. They may cause me to go blind but they are so dainty & you can put them with so many other beads.

I would love to play with a palette of earthy hues with some matte metallics thrown in for fun. Add a little bright punch of color to keep it fom being too boring!Oooh it would be fun to win!Nice Marcia!

Hi Marcia!I'd love to have any beads you no longer need. I would be interested in blacks, browns, rusts. Matte or shiny. I'm planning to embroider around a mahogany obsidian cab I made. I might work a little antique gold in there too. I think this is a wonderful idea!Rose

Hi Marcia!I'd love to have any beads you no longer need. I would be interested in blacks, browns, rusts. Matte or shiny. I'm planning to embroider around a mahogany obsidian cab I made. I might work a little antique gold in there too. I think this is a wonderful idea!Rose

Hi Marcia!I'd love to have any beads you no longer need. I would be interested in blacks, browns, rusts. Matte or shiny. I'm planning to embroider around a mahogany obsidian cab I made. I might work a little antique gold in there too. I think this is a wonderful idea!Rose

I'm not sure that I have a favourite colour, but I sure do have a favourite seed bead finish, which is matte metallic, closely followed by plain matte and frosted. I probably like the colours in the spectrum between blue and greed best - turquoise, aqua, eau de nil ...Have fun sorting out your workroom Marcia, I hope it leads to lots more creativity!

With seed beads, I have a favourite finish more than a favourite colour: matte metallic, closely followed by plain matte and then frosted.Looking at my bead work, I seem to use a lot of the shades between blue and green - turquoise, aqua, eau de nil ...Have fun with the re-organising Marcia, and I hope it inspired lots of creativity!

Oh dear, what time is where you are? I'm in Perth, Western Australia. Can I still play? I adore matte metalics, but really anything in the purple strain would be used here. Thanks even if I can't play. ;-)

I am sorry I missed getting in on this but yesterday was a day filled with TMI from my sweet daughter. I hope to get in on the next one as I have been told I have an utterly pitiful stash and with her in college it is not likely to grow very fast anytime soon. LOL Have a great day you Gorgeous Beady Goddess!